Gavin Central Elementary School
Tel:
(847)973-3280
- Gavin Central Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Gavin Central Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gavin Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gavin Central Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1051 out of 3,544 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 71% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gavin SD 37 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gavin Central Elementary School is Grant Community High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Stanton School (1.2 miles away)
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- Fox Lake Grant Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1836 students
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(847)587-2561 1.0 9-12 1836 - Fox Lake Stanton School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 298 students
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101 Hawthorne Ln
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847)973-4200 1.2 5-8 298 - Ingleside Gavin South Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 361 students
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Ingleside, IL 60041
(847)546-9336 1.8 5-8 361 - Round Lake Round Lake Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 921 students
2.0 miles
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Round Lake, IL 60073
(847)270-9400 2.0 6-8 921 - Lake Villa Gateway School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
2.1 miles
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847)838-7679 2.1 9-12 4
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